Enrolling 15 months – Pre-K
Discover the Allo difference

Allo We Are Your Village

Allo-Parenting (ˈæ-lə-ˌper-ən-tiŋ)

The loving act of nurturing another’s child. A belief that children thrive through the support and guidance of a wider circle of trusted adults.

A parent working from home with her toddler

Built for Busy Working Parents

  • Holiday care: open when others are not.
  • Year-round care: because work doesn’t stop for the summer, and neither should their growth.
  • Early and late care: fun and enriching programs before and after the school day.
  • Easy drop-off and pick-up: streamlined processes for smooth transitions.
  • Transparent communication: clear updates to keep you in the loop.
  • Convenient location and services: a prime location with added services for your convenience.
  • Snow days: we only close school when safety is in question, not automatically when BPS closes.
A happy preschooler

Allo Preschool Promises

Safe and loved, every day
  • We take security seriously: controlled access and a careful check-in and check-out process, done with care and love. Teachers greet each family at drop-off, mark attendance in our software, and do the same at pick-up.
  • Every teacher passes thorough background and reference checks, including CORI and SORI, before working at Allo.
  • All teachers are CPR certified.
  • EPA-approved cleaning products and cleaning routine.
  • A location away from fast cars and traffic, with procedures that keep children safe when we go out to explore the world.
Purpose in every lesson. Inspired by wonder. Joy in discovery.
  • An individualized lesson plan for every child that balances joy and progress through our extensive curriculum.
  • A clear lesson plan from toddler through preschool, shared with parents.
  • Milestones documented to encourage progress.
  • Lessons inspired by what gives each child wonder and excitement.
Peace of mind: care you can count on
  • Pictures and video delivered several times a day.
  • Open, clear communication between school and parents through a private, closed system.
More than a service: we are your village
  • Parenting doesn’t stop for work, so we work with families to accommodate many schedules.
  • Early, late and holiday coverage.
  • Full-year attendance options.
  • Snow closures only happen when travel is unsafe, not because Boston Public Schools close.
  • Our office team keeps communication open to support home life.
  • Regular emails with family-friendly events that deepen parent–child bonds through new experiences.
  • Annual family events where Allo families meet and enjoy each other’s company.
  • Free birthday parties at the Allo indoor play space.
Guided by experts, driven by heart
  • Over 50 years of combined childcare experience.
  • Over 25 years of Montessori-specific teaching experience.
  • Several teachers hold advanced degrees in child development.
  • Teachers have the freedom and budget to develop new, innovative lesson plans.
  • Allo pays for teachers’ continuing education so they keep growing their skills.

Reviews

What People Say About Allo Preschool

★★★★★

“Changing our child’s school to Allo is one of the best decisions I have made. I can tell the difference it made. The emotion-centered focus they have on teaching children skills to cope is incredible. Their approach to education cannot be undervalued; I can see how it has lasting effects.”

Hanzlik J.

★★★★★

“We care deeply about the quality of our child’s development and education. After looking at many schools, it was clear that this was one of the only schools that actually had a curriculum. Everywhere else said they had one, but when pushed, they just made things up as they went. There were no milestones or roadmap.”

Kenneth C.

★★★★★

“My daughter has been attending since the school opened and she is loving it. She’s been asking to go to school even on weekends! The whole team is great: admins, toddler and preschool teachers do a great job keeping us up to date with what’s going on in the classroom (curriculum, art, music…), and we really appreciate the transparency in communication with families. The location is amazing: spacious classrooms, lots of sunlight and a direct view of Boston Harbor and the Navy Yard. Definitely a place where you will see your kid blooming day by day!”

Claire L.

★★★★★

“That’s our kids’ second year at Allo and we feel lucky to have found such a wonderful place for them. Each kid gets a lot of attention. Every day they are doing something artistic or outdoors, and everyone in the school is so nice! My daughter created strong friendship bonds even as a part-time student. It’s always a great time at Allo! Love this place!”

European Aquatics

★★★★★

“My family LOVES Allo! The teachers are caring, creative, and supportive. The administrative staff are responsive and truly make the school feel like a big family. Choosing a school is hard, and leaving your child in the care of others is even harder. Our transition to Allo was seamless, and the school did everything to ensure our daughter thrived. Allo is a special place, and we highly recommend it for all!”

Jessica E.

Allo Facility

  • 3,000+ sq ft indoor gross-motor play space
  • Several outdoor parks within a car-free walk
  • A beautiful, peaceful location overlooking the Boston skyline
  • Oversized, purpose-built classrooms
  • Best-in-class, custom-designed outdoor space
A child painting at Allo

35+ years
of combined experience

About Us

Created to be the best. For our family and yours.

We are the only family-operated preschool in the area, where our own children learn alongside yours.

Allo was born from one simple truth: we, as parents, want the best for our own children, today and tomorrow.

We imagined a preschool that blended expert education with genuine warmth, a place that felt like an extension of home, not a corporate franchise. So we built it.

Our children learn here every day, side by side with yours. That means every decision we make, from the teachers we hire to the materials, the curriculum and the care, is deeply personal.

This isn’t just a business to us. It’s our family’s commitment to quality, joy and lifelong curiosity, shared with yours.

Our Mission

Allo Preschool gives students the ability to respond with persistence and resilience when they meet challenges, and to rely on their own ability to solve problems rather than on others to prevent them. Our goal is that our students see themselves as joyful, capable individuals who understand that challenging endeavors are stepping stones to greatness.

Allo Preschool Curriculum

Education should excite and inspire children. We provide a challenging yet joyful environment that empowers growth.

Montessori learning materials

Personalized lesson plans created to inspire

  • An emphasis on social and emotional well-being
  • A methodically planned curriculum from toddler to kindergarten, personalized to develop each child’s talents
  • A holistic approach to education
  • Academic excellence through joyful play
  • Beautiful, thoughtfully organized classrooms
How we teach

Sequentially

  • From concrete to abstract lessons
  • Moving from big picture to fine details
  • Teaching with context: understanding why it matters
  • Emphasizing understanding, not memorization
  • Turning knowledge into wisdom by making it actionable
  • Building strong foundations to build upon
  • Reaching a high level of mastery at each level

Individually paced, personalized curriculum

  • Hands-on lessons
  • Activity-based, engaging academics
  • Lessons tailored to each child’s needs and interests
  • A balance of child-chosen and teacher-chosen lessons

A real-world approach to education

  • Socratic method of teaching: questions inspire knowledge
  • Empowering children to solve academic, social or emotional challenges independently
  • Teaching that challenges are opportunities to grow
  • Letting creativity spark projects
  • Making knowledge memorable by basing it on their own experiences
  • No tests: only understanding the lesson, or practicing it until they do

Keeping curiosity and creativity thriving

  • Nurture a love of learning
  • Encourage natural curiosity
  • Use the “why” questions as inspiration for lessons
  • Make learning a journey
  • A safe learning environment with respectful boundaries and rules
What we teach

Toddler program (15 months to 2.9 years)

The toddler years are a time of exploration and curiosity, when children use their bodies, senses and emerging problem-solving skills to make sense of their world. Our toddler classrooms give young students the freedom to explore and develop their sense of self and independence. Our loving teachers make students feel safe while they learn language, develop physical and motor skills, refine their senses and deepen their emotional intelligence. As a child nears 2.9 years, they move up to our primary classroom when the school and family agree they are ready.

Language

Designed to get children speaking with clarity, reading with fluency and writing with confidence, through engaging language materials and games: vocabulary, phonemic awareness, rhyming, storytelling, a full reading program and grammar.

Mathematics

Every concept is taught concretely before moving to mental math. Montessori math beads and counting objects teach quantity, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, along with time, money, fractions and linear counting.

Science

Children explore the natural world: living and nonliving things, the five classes of vertebrates, parts of plants and animals, and age-appropriate experiments like sink and float, magnetism, mixtures and evaporation.

Geography

From the globe, land and water forms down to continents, countries and capitals, with continent studies of the people, culture, animals and landmarks of each.

Life and social skills

Everything a child needs to manage their own day, from serving snack and using the bathroom to dressing and caring for belongings, plus lessons that build grip, fine motor control, concentration and the ability to follow multiple steps.

Sensorial

Children learn to identify things by scent, sound, touch, taste and sight, and to sort by shape, size, color and type, including colors, geometric shapes, patterns and size gradation.

Services coming soon. Designed to make parenting easier

We care about our families and our mission to be a village for you, which is why we keep innovating and bringing new services that make life a little easier. Stay tuned for the official launch!

Allo shuttle

Shuttle service

Our pick-up neighborhoods:

  • Charlestown Navy Yard
  • North End
  • East Boston
  • Financial District
Snack and lunch

Snack and lunch service

What we offer:

  • Fresh, wholesome ingredients
  • Balanced menus
  • Allergy-friendly options
  • Healthy and prepared fresh

Customized to fit your family’s tuition needs

Tuition is always a question.

We offer many services, add-ons, schedules and payment plans to meet every family’s needs, so it’s hard to quote specifics without knowing yours.

We provide a truly customized plan, and we’re confident we can create one for you.

A child drawing with markers

Contact Us

Reach out for support and inquiries.

Let’s connect. We are here to answer all your questions. Come experience the Allo difference.

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    197 8th St, Suite 600, Charlestown Navy Yard, MA 02129

    "Summer Care Available" "School Closed"